Mechanical Engineer Intern

Tenstorrent University Jobs; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

A leading AI technology firm in Toronto is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join their Systems Engineering team. In this onsite role, you will work directly with hardware, designing and testing mechanical components essential to high-performance AI systems. Ideal candidates are organized, hands-on, and enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering program. The position offers a competitive compensation package and is intended for those eager to learn in a collaborative lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Help design, test, and improve mechanical systems for AI hardware.
• Work collaboratively with electrical and validation teams.
• Implement lab workflows and documentation best practices.

Skills

MCAD software

Standard mechanical lab equipment

Thermal or fluid modeling software

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Strong attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Enrolled in Mechanical Engineering or related program

Tools

MCAD tools

Standard mechanical lab equipment

Job description

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities.

Join Tenstorrent’s Systems Engineering team to help shape the mechanical side of high-performance AI systems. As a PEY/Intern, you’ll work hands-on with real hardware—designing, testing, and improving the physical systems that power our chips. You’ll be part of a team that values curiosity, precision, and creative problem-solving.

This role is onsite, based in Toronto, ON.

Who You Are

• Enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering or related program (PEY/internship term).
• Comfortable using MCAD tools and standard mechanical lab equipment.
• Organized, hands‑on, and ready to learn fast in a lab environment.
• Communicates clearly and pays attention to the details that matter.

What We Need

• School experience with MCAD software.
• School experience using standard mechanical lab equipment.
• Exposure to thermal or fluid modeling software is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.

What You Will Learn

• How mechanical design integrates into real‑world AI hardware systems.
• Testing techniques for thermal, acoustic, and structural performance.
• Collaboration across electrical, mechanical, and validation teams.
• Best practices in documentation, lab workflows, and system bring‑up.

Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.

This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant being eligible to access U.S. export‑controlled technology. Due to U.S. export laws, including those codified in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Company is required to ensure compliance with these laws when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries (such as EAR Country Groups D:1, E1, and E2). These requirements apply to persons located in the U.S. and all countries outside the U.S. As the position offered will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies subject to these laws, the offer may be contingent upon your citizenship/permanent residency status or ability to obtain prior license approval from the U.S. Commerce Department or applicable federal agency. If employment is not possible due to U.S. export laws, any offer of employment will be rescinded.